Make Some Noise’s Upbeat is a FREE fun Music and Movement project for both civilian and military families (supporting parents/carers and their children aged 0-5 years old). Upbeat is delivered in military and community settings, and all families are welcome in both settings.
As a civilian you are welcome to attend sessions within a military venue, equally if you are from a military family, please join us in your local community. This is an interactive session so be prepared to have fun and make music with your little ones!
As a parent/carer you can bring your little-one along for a fun hour of music making and movement with our highly qualified Early Years Music Creative practitioners. Each session is planned to support your child’s musical, physical and social development but most importantly, it is fun!
Cosford RAF Upbeat Sessions
Date to be confirmed, starting October 2025
The Community Hub Building, Cosford, WV7 3EX
Stafford MOD Upbeat Sessions
Every Tuesday between 10.00 – 11.30am
The HIVE, Maresfield Drive, Stafford, ST16 3UH
Whittington MOD Upbeat Sessions
Every Wednesday between 10.00-11.30am
The Post Box – Whittington Barracks
Donnington Upbeat Sessions in the community
Every Tuesday between 10.15 – 11.15am
Donnington Community Hub, St. Matthews Road, Donnington, TF2 7PR
Currently closed
Donnington Upbeat MOD Sessions, Date to be confirmed – starting late 2025/early 2026
Bramcote MOD Upbeat Sessions @ Little Swans – Bramcote Barracks
Ternhill MOD Upbeat Sessions @ The Rangers Community Centre, Mortimer Road, Ternhill, Market Drayton, TF9 2EX
Contact Cat via email at Cat@make-some-noise.com for more information
Upbeat is a great way to integrate into the local community, find out more about family opportunities from local families living close by, make new friends and have fun.
Sessions have enabled families to be engaged, music and songs breaking down barriers to engagement where other services have struggled.
As part of the weekly sessions run by Make Some Noise, the team has produced a set of short films for families to enjoy Upbeat fun within the home. Enjoy each song with your child and follow the actions for the full Upbeat fun time! This is perfect for any parents/carers who might be away but are longing to connect with their family.
The sessions are free due to funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund and The Foundation for Youth Music.
We have previously been awarded grants and supported by the Royal British Legion and ABF Soldiers Charity to fund this project and will continue to work with funders to sustain its future for both military and civilian families across the West Midlands.
Attendance at an Upbeat session (Free – fully funded) will include a copy of our Upbeat song book.
This can also be accessed online (see below) allowing you to continue your musical fun at home between sessions.
