Playing For Cake

14/10/2026

Need an excuse to have a laugh and try something different?

The Ceilidh Cakers are back at Sheringham Community Centre on 8 November for an afternoon of live music, dancing and fun.

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or trying it for the first time, everyone is welcome.

🎟️ Tickets:

Get ready to dance, laugh, and feast with The Ceilidh Cakers in an afternoon full of fun and sweet vibes!

12/10/2026

If you haven't had a chance to listen yet, Debbie has shared this brilliant BBC piece with us.

It explores the power of singing and the role it can play in supporting wellbeing, connection and community, which are all subjects close to our hearts at Playing for Cake.

Pour a cuppa and have a listen. 🍰 🎶

🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031kk8

How can music impact life with Parkinson’s? And the All in the Mind Awards are back.

09/10/2026

Lots of fun, laughter, & interaction whilst singing songs of the sea, with The Shanty Sirens at The Hub Café on 7.10.26.

09/10/2026

Did you know the longest continuous choir performance ever recorded lasted 125 hours?

That's more than five days of non-stop singing.

To celebrate its 125th anniversary, the Berlin Choral Association brought together around 200 choirs, who took turns singing in 30-minute slots from Monday right through to Saturday.

The whole thing was officially recognised as a world record.

So next time someone tells you to keep it down, you can mention that 200 choirs once sang for five days straight and got a certificate for it!

08/10/2026

Did you know you can support Playing for Cake every time you shop online?

We're registered with easyfundraising, which means thousands of retailers will donate to Playing for Cake when you shop, at no extra cost to you.

Whether you're ordering groceries, booking a holiday, shopping for gifts or treating yourself to something new, a small donation can help us continue bringing people together through singing, friendship and community.

It's simple to sign up, easy to use, and every penny raised helps support what we do.

Thank you !!

Help us when you shop with 8,000+ brands. Join now.

06/10/2026

A huge thank you to the generous local businesses who have donated raffle prizes so far!!⭐

Sanders and Christie
Miss Madeleine's Giftware Emporium
Sheringham Little Theatre
Grey Seal Coffee Roasters
Whelk Coppers
The Fishmongers Tavern
Missy's Boutique
Just cards and gifts
Creative Crafts
The All Natural Company

Your support helps make our event possible, and we’re so grateful for your kindness and community spirit!🥰
Don't forget to book tickets to our Family Fundraising Ceilidh Dance on 8th November! We hope to see you there!

More information at: playingforcake.uk

03/10/2026

Playing for Cake brought the Magic of the Musicals into Sheringham Little Theatre Hub Cafe on 30th September ... led by the amazing Bertie Bow & her violin ...

30/09/2026

The Cupcakes delivered Playing for Cake sing-along sessions during Sheringham's 1940s week. Thank you for making us so welcome at King's Court in Holt ... everyone enjoyed your homemade cupcakes with their coffee that day too ...!

29/09/2026

Step into the spotlight and sing your heart out in our musical-themed singing session at The Hub!💫 Enjoy some of yout favourite songs from the stage and screen, warm up your voice, and share the joy of singing in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned performer or simply love to sing, everyone is welcome. Come along, find your voice, and let the music take centre stage!

⏰3:30-5:00pm
📍The Hub, Sheringham little Theatre

Find out more at: playingforcake.uk

28/09/2026

🎶 Got a song stuck in your head?

I heard music psychologist Dr Lauren Stewart talking about earworms at a lecture a while back and she shared a wonderfully simple way to stop that song going round and round in your head.

Chewing gum. There’s actually some science behind the chewing-gum idea. The research suggests that chewing engages our articulatory system, the parts of the mouth and jaw involved in producing speech, which may interfere with the mental rehearsal of a song.

And then there's a wonderfully odd anecdotal tip Dr Stewart mentioned: someone reported that sipping water through a very thin straw helped break their earworm. The theory is similar - get those articulators busy doing something else!

So next time that song refuses to leave your head… grab some chewing gum. Or, if you're feeling experimental, find a very thin straw! 😄