North West Edinburgh Singing Group

Singing group specifically for people living with dementia and their carers

Contact this group

Name: Linda Rosborough
Role: Committee member and occasional leader
Phone: 01314673399
Email: nwsinging@gmail.com

New members do not need to contact the group before attending a session.

Location

Drylaw Parish Church Hall
Groathill Rd North
Edinburgh

EH4 2RG

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Cost

No cost but a small voluntary contribution towards refreshment costs is appreciated.

Type of venue

Church Hall

Venue Accessibility

Disabled Access
Free parking nearby
Good public transport links
Refreshments available
Large print song sheets and communications

Website: http://www.thesinginggroup.co.uk/

More details

Conductor(s) / song leader(s)

Ali Bruff, Phil Woodhead, Rosemary King, Linda Rosborough and others

About

The North West Edinburgh Singing Group is a warm, friendly group, for people with dementia accompanied by a carer or companion. New members are always welcome. We are a voluntary group established in 2018 to provide an opportunity for people to come together and to sing with the emphasis on enjoyment and fun.
We meet for refreshments and chat first, then form a circle to sing together enjoyably for just over an hour. Words are put up on a screen so its easy for everyone to follow. Sometimes there is an opportunity to dance or move to one of the songs and the group really enjoys the challenge of a round. Friends and family are always welcome.

We prefer people to get in touch before attending their first session if they can, but we appreciate this isn’t always possible. We particularly ask any visiting groups (e.g. care homes) to contact us before attending a session.

Size of group

25-40

How the group runs / what kind of support the group offers:

Our conductor(s) / song leader(s) and organiser(s) have had training in dementia inclusion
We are supported by volunteers or paid staff who have had training in dementia inclusion