Robin Barr, a Music in Hospitals & Care Local Ambassador volunteer, raised a staggering £4,900 through his Fit as a Fiddle Challenge for Music in Hospitals & Care Scotland during the 70th anniversary celebrations in 2018. The challenge saw Robin conquer 7 hill walks across his beloved home in the Orkney Islands.
With much enthusiasm and tireless energy also Robin involved local press and media including Radio Orkney and Orcadian News to spread the work about his efforts and the work of Music in Hospitals & Care.
Congratulations and many thanks to Robin for this fantastic achievement, proving he is as fit as a fiddle in his own 77th birthday year.
Celebrating Make Music Day with more interactive Music Jams
Our Music Jam initiative is due to be rolled out to hospitals across the UK after demonstrating for more than a decade the positive impact it has on the mental health and wellbeing of patients in Edinburgh.
Carers’ Week at Murrayfield Memory Lane Café
It’s Carers Week, and we’re highlighting the power of live music to transform dementia-friendly spaces into vibrant hubs that help to reduce anxiety and confusion of people affected by memory loss.
Volunteers’ Week: Fiona McIntosh
We’d like to say a big thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help to raise awareness of our work and provide valuable support behind the scenes.