If, like us, you've been glued to Strictly every Saturday night for the past 12 weeks, you will have no doubt found yourself in awe at the amazing Chris and Dianne. Several times I've found myself punching the air, fast clapping and shedding a few tears over their dances (as a former rock chick I absolutely loved their Waltz to Metallica’s, Nothing Else Matters)

I also remember seeing Chris at The Comedy Club over 15 years ago and I still to this day remember that gig. I also oddly served him (with the bassist from Elbow!) when I ran a restaurant in Manchester and found him to be just as lovely in real life as he is on the show. 

To see what Chris has done with sheer joy, passion and dedication has been incredible. But there also has to be a very big mention for Dianne, who’s had to develop a whole new way of teaching. To get the results they have has just been outstanding and seeing her proud face every week has been a highlight of the show.  

So you may wonder what this has to do with us? 

In the past 9 years we have been lucky to have three visually impaired Mums join us in class. Some with partial sight and some with none.