August 2003

Stirling Baptist Church - Holiday Club

Steve performed for us at our recent church holiday club; despite being allocated only a short slot in a packed parents' night, he made the most of the time, giving a dynamic performance that was enjoyed greatly by everyone present. Steve is a very skilful juggler who quickly builds a rapport with his audience, whatever the situation; I thouroughly recommend him !

Margo Mackay,
Holiday Club Leader

February 2003

Ruaridh o Donnells 11th Birthday Party
(Mairi Osbourne)

Steve came to juggle at Ruaridh's 11th birthday party. He brought lots of juggling equipment .....which we all enjoyed trying out - adults included! Steve provided patient and expert tuition - most of us learned something by the end of the party, whether it was spinning plates, juggling balls or scarves, devil sticks or diablo. And throughout the party Steve gave some virtuoso juggling performances.

The website pictures and write-up were ready almost immediately - good fun to show far-away cousins. Have had good reports from all those at the party - I'd recommend Steve as a juggler, both for performance and teaching. And, his on-line shop is very good value!

Mairi Osbourne
Mother of Ruaridh

December 2002

Bridge of Allan Brewery

Steve was thoroughly entertaining and added a novelty moment to our forums Christmas party and to the surprise of one of our members who got roped in to spin all the plates. Steve was very good especially in such a confined space and would recommend him to anyone wanting a juggler.

Yvonne Hood
Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley

September 2002

Junior Bike Ride, Camperdown Park - Dundee

Steve has just performed at a children's bike ride in Camperdown Park in Dundee and I feel duty bound to tell any visitors to the site how it went. Well if you are looking for a juggler, then look no further. Steve kept the children occupied not only with his own performance but he allowed them to have a go at spinnig plates etc and believe me, they ALL looked like they were loving every minute of it. Thanks Steve for all your help :-)

Sally McCallum
Events Organiser
British Heart Foundation

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August 2002

Penicuik Inter-Church Event

Thank you so much for performing at our Inter-church children's praise service in Penicuik on Saturday 31st August.

Over 70 children with parents attended and the feedback has been great. The kids especially enjoyed being involved with the juggling routine and the plate spinning.

Your talent of giving your testimony whilst demonstrating circus skills is truly amazing. I will keep in touch and look forward to working again with you on the near future.

God Bless

Bill Jacobs
Sunday Club Leader
Penicuik South Church

July 2002

Irvine Mission

"'I've worked with Steven for many years on many mission locations and this year he joined a team that I was co-leading in Irvine. Steven always comes well equipped with lots of juggling equipment - some I don't even know what they are for!!!!

We held many children's activities during the week and during one of the holiday clubs, Steven brought out his juggling equipment. The children were fascinated, they were transfixed by what Steven was doing. They followed him round the room with eager eyes and whenever Steven asked for a volunteer, the children were enthusiastic about joining in.

We held a 'Day of Champions' which was a family day. Again, Steven came well equipped and had many of the people spinning plates and trying to juggle. Steven had so much patience with them.

On our last night we held a Ceildh, Steven gave a superb juggling routine. The children and adults were mesmerised with what he was doing and again were eager to have a go.

Steven's display of juggling, patience and willingness to learn others shone through the full week and it was great to have worked alongside him."

To view photo's of this event, please visit the Irvine Mission page

Annette Muir
Co-leader
Irvine Mission Team

June 2002

Crossover Christian Festival (Phil Wray)

"Steve did a great job at CROSSOVER 2002 for the iMPACT tent. From the moment we jacked up our PA and Steve got his fire-clubs out we were onto a winner. Initially we were expecting 30 to 40 teenagers to join in the Circus Skills Workshop; but as it turned out we had over 70 people in the first hour. Steve (and his assistant) were kept extremely busy coaching groups learning Devil sticks, plate spinning, 4 levels of juggling groups; and about a dozen kids flinging Diablos about outside the marquee. Altogether a fantastic success."

To view photo's of this event, please visit the Crossover page

Phil Wray
National Mission Co-ordinator
Church of Scotland

April 2002

Firestarters Visit to Childrens Ward

We were delighted when Steve willing agreed to join our Firestarters team during a visit to the children's ward in Stirling Royal Infirmary. Our Firestarters team, which is a team of young people dedicated to serving God, had decided to go to the children's ward so we could entertain, talk to and pray for the children which were there. Steve was a valuable asset to our
team because he came ready and prepared with all his juggling equipment not only for himself but enough for the children to play also! Although we had face-paints, play-doh and crafts the juggling was without a doubt the biggest success. The children that were there needed very little persuasion to get involved and Steve was ever ready to instruct help and encourage.

The visit proved to be a real blessing and one of the mothers said that her child would have spent the day doing nothing but instead he got to play with juggling balls, hoops and plates! Firestarters would like to thank Steve for joining us and would recommend his services to anyone who is interested.

Thanks
Kirsten Spence
Firestarters Support leader

January 2002

Letham St.Marks Church

Hi Steven

We really enjoyed your juggling performance that you did for our church. Your juggling skills are excellent and everyone was extremely impressed. Your performance was very well put across combining your juggling with your testimony. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Afterwards in the workshop the kids had a great time (as did the adults!) and we would recommend you to any other groups looking for someone to entertain people of all ages.

Thanks again from all at Letham St. Marks Church.

Carol Mackay
Letham St. Marks Church

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December 2001

Kildean School

Steven Thomson attended Kildean School on the 19th December 2001. He performed for a group of children and young people with severe and profound special education needs.

Mr Thomson arrived at school at the agreed time; he entertained and interested the pupil's well, taking account of their special educational needs. He was very pleasant and courteous with all pupils and staff. I would not hesitate in recommending Mr Thomson to perform at a similar venue.

Maureen Howie
Headteacher, Kildean School

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December 2001

Townbreak

Town Break is a drop-in centre for people with dementia. As a treat for our Christmas party I arranged for Steven to come in and perform. This was a first for us. I need not have worried. Steven developed a good rapport with the clients, carers and volunteers alike. Not only did he astound them with his skills but he also involved them by encouraging a client to join in the plate spinning. This will not be his last visit to our group!

Sue Commins
Townbreak

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December 2001

Aberlour Childcare Trust

This was a Fundraising event in Edinburgh, which I took part in with a group of jugglers. There was also a street parade which we stewarded at, at the end of the night.

Dear Steven,

Thank you so much for coming along to the Bruntsfield Christmas event. The Trader's association very much appreciated your contribution to the evening's festivities...

We raised around £530 on the night from the collecting buckets and the sale of balloons...and there will be a lot more to come from the Trader's raffle, Santa's Grotto, etc.

It was very good of you all to give up your time and your talent to take part in this event.

Yours Sincerely

Joan Jack
Events Fundraiser
Aberlour Child Care Trust

November 2001

Amy Hogg's 3rd Birthday Party

Dear Steven,

I was impressed by the swiftness of your web site pictures, they are really goods and we wish to thank you very much for coming to Amy's party...Amy loved her party and you made it really special. Thanks a lot. love Anne xxx

Anne Hogg
Amy's mum

October 2001

Tillicoultry Baptist Church

We had the privilege of having Steven's input into our morning service (of a growing Scottish Baptist Church) during a week of mission in October 2001. Steven did the slot usually occupied by a children's talk. He explained how he became a Christian and how God has used his juggling to reach other people. He did the talk and juggling extremely well. He was well able to combine testimony during actual juggling demonstrations very effectively. As for the juggling itself things were done very professionally. You could see the faces of our young people light up during his talk as well as many of the not so young people. After doing the children's talk he went to Sunday school to teach the young people how to juggle - a morning well spent and well enjoyed by all who came along. We would have no hesitation in recommending Steven for church work to both old and young people.

Rev Jamie Wilson
Associate Pastor
Tillicoultry Baptist Church

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