Our musicians have been speaking about some of the most significant moments they have experienced whilst sharing Joy Through Live Music with Music in Hospitals & Care.
Nick Russell has been working with us in Wales since 2014.
“I was playing a concert at Sunrise of Cardiff; my performance was part of an event called ‘World Rocks Against Dementia’. There was a good atmosphere that day with lots of singing and some dancing and two residents had their birthdays. The best moment was in the middle of the concert when I was playing a few gentler songs amongst which was ‘In My Life’ by The Beatles. One resident had his family with him and part way through the song, as I was singing, I noticed that they all moved a tiny bit closer and held hands. I realised at that point that these concerts have a unique contribution to make both to the quality of the residents’ lives and their families too.”
Make double the difference when you support our Big Give Christmas appeal
We’re excited to share that on Tuesday 2 December, we’ll be launching our biggest Christmas appeal to date – the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Every donation we receive up to £30,000 will be match funded, making twice the impact this Christmas.
Trustees’ Week: Jeremy Huw Williams
This Trustees’ Week we are thanking Jeremy Huw Williams for his contributions and dedication over the past seven years as a trustee and eleven years as a supporter.
World Mental Health Day: Supporting patients at Charlton Lane Hospital
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