BeatFeet Ltd

A message from BeatFeet:

Jude recently experienced a stroke, which understandably came as a shock. The good news is that she is now home and making really positive progress in her recovery.

Right now, she’s taking some time to rest and focus on getting her strength back. In the meantime, BeatFeet will continue to deliver workshops in other capacities, so our work and rhythm still carries on.

Jude is already looking forward to gradually returning when the time is right.

Thank you so much for your continued support, encouragement and understanding 💛

🥰 Thanks to Janet at When Women Gather for inviting our women’s drumming group over to a special weekend belly dance party! 🙌 (it’s been a while since the last one!)

We loved performing for the audience and welcoming dancers onto the dance floor 💃🏿

Looking forward to the next time already ❤️🎵

Great to be at the Captivate Conference with brilliant conversations alongside Janet (When Women Gather) and Charm (This Girl Can Nottingham).

Hearing from Michael from Arts Council England really echoed what we see in practice at BeatFeet:
⭐️ Creativity is a core life skill, not an add-on
⭐️ Arts need equal status in education
⭐️ Partnerships beyond schools are essential to reduce inequalities
⭐️ And we need better ways to show impact through clear data and evidence

One key point that stuck:

The system isn’t aligned - schools, arts organisations and communities often work separately.

That’s exactly where BeatFeet sits 👉 in that space between school and community 🎵 using rhythm, movement and culture to connect, engage and build confidence.

A reminder that creative and cultural education belongs in everyday life, not just the classroom.

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⭐️ Congratulations Tatenda! ⭐️

Fantastic work in the community 🙌

St Ann's dad Tatenda Chitsamba started a community project after he was concerned for his young daughter's safety at playgrounds after spotting "needles and bottles everywhere".

The 30-year-old launched 'Bantu Notts CIC' in November 2025 with his goal to make Nottingham city parks safer places for children to play. He also wants to provide safe spaces for young people in the area to express themselves free of judgment or worry.

"Growing up, for me, I found there were no spaces for young people to come and express themselves," he said -"providing one now gives me so much joy."

Tatenda runs a session in St Ann's called 'Music hut' every Thursday at 6pm in collaboration with Hope Hut, aimed mostly at primary school children in the area, but young people of all ages are welcome. Hope Hut is an organisation founded in 2018 that aims to be a safe space for people in St Ann’s to find hope and a supportive community.

During his 'Music Hut' sessions, Tatenda teaches children skills such as journaling and playing the drums. His latest movement is called 'Turning junk into joy', an exercise where young people use recycled materials to create new instruments.

Tatenda said he hopes this will encourage children to think about their environment and the importance of keeping green spaces clean.

📸: Nathan Woollard

Amazing news! ⭐️

🎵 Thank you to everyone who came along to our March drumming workshop open to all women last night at Fisher Gate Point.

A very warm welcome as well to the four new drummers who joined us. It was lovely to have you in the space and you settled in so well.

We’re getting ready for our performance on Saturday 28th March in Mapperley, Nottingham, and it’s all coming together nicely 👌

Thank you all for being part of it 💛

(And huge thanks to Ian at Fisher Gate Point for building us such a fantastic djembe store cupboard. Everything packs away so beautifully! 🙏 🩷)

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🤩 We are drumming tonight ⭐️

See you later 😘

💛 Happy Lady Drumming Club – Next session coming up on Monday! 💫

🧡 Our next drumming workshop is happening this Monday and we’d love to welcome you.

🎶 These sessions are a relaxed and joyful space where women can come together, connect, and enjoy the uplifting power of rhythm and drumming. Whether you’re completely new to drumming or have played before, everyone is welcome.

Come along to share some laughs and enjoy being part of a friendly and supportive group.

Monday | Fisher Gate Point, Nottingham
6:15pm – 7:30pm (Beginners)
7:45pm – 9:00pm (Developing)

No booking required – just turn up.
Donations welcome.

Bring your own djembe if you have one, or use one of ours.

💛 Refreshments will be available, so stay for a chat and enjoy the community spirit that makes these sessions so special.

🧡 All women welcome – we look forward to seeing you there.