The following testimonials have been gathered from our wide range of clients.
Assistive technology
Eye + Matter Documentary is just so lovely Congratulations! You and the team have a right to feel very proud of the work put into making this project a reality. I am sharing this video among our staff as evidence of what is possible if we just put our minds and hearts together.
David Harraway – Clinical Advisor Medtech at Swinburne University of Technology
I thought the MUSIC-CAN sessions were great and would love you to work with our children again also.
Carol Conway – Deputy Headteacher, Greenfields Special School
Forget-Me-Not-Productions provided a wonderful session full of exciting, interactive equipment most of the children had never had the opportunity to work with before. They were very punctual, friendly and patient with everybody! Thanks so much.
Caitlin Anna
I am very happy with all my therapies. I love my MUSIC-CAN sessions with Mel and Clary and how they have enabled me to be so creative. Writing songs, as well as making the music video we did was so enjoyable and I can’t wait to do more. I look forward to every session with excitement because I feel I am finally using my brain properly and I know what I am able to do now.
Jac Richards – Student, Home-schooled
Mel gave our daughter such an incredible start on her communication and wheelchair driving journey, and saw her potential. The emotion she showed yesterday when driving again was incredible for me to see, she’s missed her independence so much. We miss you!
Elizabeth Marston – Parent
Case management
Thank you to Mel and Clary so much for speaking at our training event. It was fascinating to see what can be achieved. I will take you up on your offer to come back and speak in more detail on eyegaze and also on environmental controls.
Julie Smith – Operations Director, Case Management Cymru
I know that when I introduce Forget-Me-Not productions to my clients they will have a tailored approach that is adapted to the needs of each individual, regardless of their level of ability. Clary and Mel open up a whole new world in terms of sensory stimulation, interacting with the environment and others, and outright fun.
Gwyneth Steddy – Director, Steddy Associates
School
I would like to say that we, as governors, are very much behind the great work you are doing with our pupils and the production of ‘Grease is the Word!’ was nothing less than exceptional.
Bob Harris – Governor, Ysgol Hen Felin Special School
Forget-Me-Not Productions worked with our Junior Department on our production of Disney’s ‘Lion King Junior’ and ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour’. Staff were excellent, and also worked hard with our cast to ensure amazing performances. Thank you!
Sharon Smith – Deputy Headteacher, Abercynon Primary School
Inclusive arts
My daughter really enjoyed today’s performance. She is deaf and also has CHARGE Syndrome and is 8 years old. She would never normally sit through a performance (not that she sat much!) but for her, she really engaged with the show. Thank you.
Julia Rowe – Parent
We loved the ‘Elf the Panto’. We saw ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ 2 weeks ago and ‘Sinbad’ last week, but this was our favourite. I wish I’d posted it on my Facebook page as it was too good to miss. Well done to you all for all your hard work – you rocked it. We can’t wait for the next one.
Janet Owen – Parent
I have thoroughly enjoyed joining Forget-Me-Not-Productions in Jac Richard’s Adaptation of ‘Elf the Musical’. Sad to have performed the last one today but also so privileged to be involved. Thank you, there has been some brilliant feedback. In a two year old’s words from today’s audience “Elf sow swas excellent”.
Rebecca Evans – Performer, Work Experience
Reminiscence
Forget-Me-Not-Productions gave a fabulous performance of well-loved songs from the forties. Our carers also enjoyed reminiscing and singing along with the girls. The production was well thought out and sensitively performed – a huge success.
Rosemary Bartlett – Carers Wellbeing/ Parent Carer Worker, Bridgend Carers Centre
Thank you for performing ‘The 40s in 49 Minutes. It was very different – they all loved it. We’ll definitely have you back in the summer.
Katherine Martinson – Refocusing Nurse, Llandough Hospital
Thank you again for your performance of ‘Elf the Panto’, they really enjoyed it and it also got us all in the Christmas spirit!
Sadie Cox – Financial Administrator, Hafod Care Association
Facilitator
Forget-Me-Not-Productions has demonstrated an ability to engage with a wide range of young people and has also shown flexibility in adapting its approach to meet the particular needs and interests of the individuals involved. The workshops that Clary Saddler has delivered for Head 4 Arts have been of a high artistic quality and have also been enjoyed by all participants.
Bethan Lewis – Project Officer, Head 4 Arts
Clary was an active, motivated and enthusiastic presenter who was an important part of our Outreach team. Visiting schools, Clary presented Techniquest’s Starlab, a portable Planetarium, which offers Astronomy shows for children between 3 and 16 years old. Clary also facilitated discussion and dialogue events for post-14 students, engaging them with issues surrounding genetics; and was also involved in the delivery of CPD for teachers on the challenging topic of genetics.
Chris Mason – Audience Services Coordinator, Techniquest
Tuition
I was inspired by Clary’s talent and songwriting skills to put my emotions onto paper and hum my pain into a melody. She then composed music to the song for me and we recorded it in her studio. I was very proud to hear the finished result. Clary taught me guitar in that time also. She is patient, talented, modest, humble, generous, kind, introspective, dramatic, funny and also clever; a genuine star!
Sali Curtis– Singer/Songwriter, Penarth
I had singing lessons with Clary for over 18 months. She also taught me diction and speech techniques and Alexander Technique, which helped me speak more confidently. This has been beneficial for my work where I am expected to deliver presentations and speak authoritatively to large groups of people. Clary is an inspiring teacher. Lessons with her are great fun. She is also honest and encouraging. Through her professional approach to teaching she has influenced me to experiment with more challenging material and taught me to laugh at my mistakes. The lessons have therefore developed my confidence and have had an impact in my personal and professional life.
Janet Sampson – Project Manager, Cardiff
Education
Clary’s strong understanding of examination structures and rigour allowed her to support the school and the pupils in all of the administrative duties that were required. She also effectively took managerial control of the department and ensured that all administrative deadlines were met, as well as facilitating school trips to the theatre and external moderation visits, and coordinating the drama teaching of some non-specialist teachers.
Matthew Maughan – Assistant Head, Bassaleg High School
Clary has written and established many new SoW’s for drama which incorporate new technologies also, as well as other exciting resource materials. She has also played a significant part in establishing the new specifications for both GCSE and A Level, due to our move from Edexcel to WJEC. In this respect, she has very much led the transition from one board to the other. She has organised the KS3 drama club which plays a key role in developing our young actors and contributes to the culture of Performing Arts that exists in the school. She has also organised a Battle of the Bands event and a Llanishen’s Got Talent evening which generated much enthusiasm within the school community.
Steve Fox – Head of Department, Llanishen High School
Performance artist
I am very happy to have worked with Clary, when presented with the challenge of turning my words into something more and making them come alive on the screen, Clary excelled beyond all expectations. She also has an amazing vision and can interpret anything and make it spectacular. Her adaptations of my poems inspired me and I look forward to working with her on other projects in the future.
James McInerney – Published Author/Photographer, Northampton
